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Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
200 Escudos Natal
1998 year| Copper-nickel | 21.1 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 21.1 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Map of South Africa, Natal, "Christmas" in Portuguese because Vasco da Gama landed there 25 December 1497. A " pradao " stone column with a cross, on the coast, was built in Mossel Bay. A line along the coast marks the path and a boat sailed to the northeast. Legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AFRICA
NATAL
INCM A. MARINHO TERRA DO NATAL·25 DEZ. 1497
Translation:
Africa
Natal
INCM A. Marinho Terra Do Natal
December 25, 1497
Engraver: António Marinho
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 200 Escudos (Natal) 1998 coin from Portugal features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the sea route to India by Vasco da Gama. The coin's reverse side depicts a map of the route taken by da Gama's ships, along with an image of the famous explorer himself. This design was created by the artist José Aurélio, and it's a notable example of the cultural and historical themes that are often featured on Portuguese commemorative coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 INCM | 4250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Natal) 1998 coin.
